Top Ten Things To Know About Wills and Estate Planning
1. Having a will enables you to decide who benefits – and who doesn’t – from your estate. 2. You can name the executors of your estate and guardians for…
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What Happens If You Die Without A Will?
LAWPRO has produced this video which explains the benefits of having a prepared will. Eileen Quinn is a Canadian lawyer practising exclusively in the area of estate law including wills,…
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Probate Fees: The Perils of Joint Ownership
Ancaster, Ontario wills and estate planning lawyer Eileen Quinn offers some insights into probate planning and the perils of joint ownership to avoid probate fees:Many individuals want to avoid probate fees…
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Grandparent Telephone Scam Targets Seniors
There are many telephone scams going on at any given time, and among the several that target seniors and older adults in both the U.S. and Canada, is the "grandparent…
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Financing Home Modifications for Seniors
Julie Entwistle from Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy shares her professional insights on Financing Home Modifications. The foundation of the profession of Occupational Therapy is creating Person-Environment-Occupation fit. We call this…
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A Floral Memorial - June Elizabeth Brassard
In loving memory of June Elizabeth Brassard, June 21 1931 - February 6, 2016
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30% of Bankruptcies in Ontario are Senior Citizens
A recent article by The Canadian Press/CBC, has pointed out a disturbing trend with today's senior citizens in Ontario, many of whom are retiring earlier and living longer than previous…
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Share, Split & Combine for Spousal Tax Savings – Tip #5
This is the fifth and last of a 5-part financial tips series focusing on tax savings opportunities and strategies for retired and senior spouses.Spousal Tax Savings Tip #5 - Sharing…
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Canadian Tax Tips for 50+ in 2015
Increased TFSA Contribution AmountThe amount that you can contribute annually to your TFSA was increased from $5,000 in 2013 by $500, to $5,500. As in the recent budget announcement, the…
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8 Debt Reduction Tips for Seniors
Debt prevention and reduction are important at any stage of life, perhaps even more so for seniors, baby boomers, zoomers, and 50+ people in general, that are facing reduced/fixed incomes…
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